An easy to follow guide to root the Galaxy S4 Mini I9195 which runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUBML4 available on Android right now. If you want to enjoy the apps available in the Play Store with [Root] in the suffix or prefix then you must first eradicate the Samsung Galaxy Mini GT - I9195 S4 you. Roots are equipped with a variety of benefits including the ability to access and modify the file system, allowing the CPU or GPU overclocking and more

To eradicate the S4 Galaxy Mini I9195 which runs on Android 4.2.2 firmware XXUBML4 Jelly Bean, first of all we are going to install ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.3.7 and then flash a custom recovery using a rootkit.

Warning: This tutorial is only for Galaxy S4 mini GT-I9195. Don’t try this guide on any other Android device. Also, we are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given in this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure. Rooting also void your manufacturer warranty.

Pre Requisites:

Though rooting usually not harmful for internal memory data but we recommend to back up your data first before proceeding to avoid any uncomfortable situation such as bootloop fix.

Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.09.exe along with few other files. Now extract recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.7-serranoltexx.tar.zip and you should get recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.7-serranoltexx.tar.md5.

Now, put the Galaxy S4 mini GT-I9195 in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Home & Volume Down button together while pressing the Power button. A warning screen will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.

Now run Odin3 v3.09.exe (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).

Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. An “Added!!” massage will appear in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too don’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.

Click the AP Button, and select that recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.7-serranoltexx.tar.md5 file that you get in Step 3.

In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.

Once flashing completed, your Galaxy S4 mini GT-I9195 will reboot. After the phone resets (it vibrates) IMMEDIATELY hold volume up and home buttons to boot into recovery mode. In recovery use volume keys to navigate between options and Power button to select and option.

Select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Now, locate the S4Mini_RootKit_v1.zip file that you copied earlier in Step 2 and select it by pressing Power button. Confirm installation by selecting Yes – Install _____.zip on the next screen. The rooting process will begin.

Congrats! You just rooted your Galaxy S4 mini GT-I9195 running on XXUBML4 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware. To confirm if you successfully rooted your Android device or not install an app called “Root Checker” which is available for free from Google PLAY store.